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Federal workers walking near the Capitol building during the DHS shutdown.

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DHS Shutdown, Springfield Mall Shooting, and Warm Valentine’s Weather Hit DC: D.C.’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

Washington, D.C., faced a turbulent week with a partial DHS shutdown, a Springfield Mall shooting, and unseasonably warm Valentine’s Day weather.

A 'Closed' sign on a restaurant door in Washington D.C., symbolizing economic challenges and reflecting the cityscape.

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Federal Workers’ Holiday, National Guard, and Restaurant Closures: D.C.’s: Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 20, 2025December 20, 2025

Illustration showing the contrasting impacts of a government shutdown and reopening, with closed signs, financial instability, and economic recovery.

Articulated Insight

The Mixed Recovery: Shutdown Reopenings and Their Unequal Effects

by TNM StaffNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025